Operations Integrity Specialist (GASCO)

Posted date : 2 November 2008
Operations Integrity Specialist (GASCO)

PURPOSE
The Operational Integrity Specialist will focus on effective implementation of GASCO’S Asset Integrity Policy, AIRMS Framework, especially in relation to the operation of the GASCO’S Plants and Pipelines. He will provide operational integrity input to projects

BACKGROUND
The Operational Integrity Specialist reports to the Integrity Assurance Division Manager (IA), together with the Technical and Design Integrity Specialists, the Senior Integrity Assurance Advisor and the Senior Systems and Procedures Development Engineer. GASCO is a key element of UAE’s hydrocarbons chain and therefore plays a strategic role in the economy of the country. The gas processing and natural gas liquid (NGL) extraction operations take place at four onshore plants. The processed products are then transferred to GASCO’s Ruwais Fractionation Plant (NGL), to other plants and to industrial customers including Dubai, through a widely spread network of pipelines.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
To assure that the Assets/Plants operate within the safe operating envelope and that any deviations are recorded and authorized.
To assure and verify that the safeguarding systems are available and that they will operate-on-demand and in accordance with the Performance Standards.
To confirm that hazards and risks involved in the asset operations phase are identified and quantified and that appropriate prevention, control and mitigation measures identified and put in place.
To check that systems are in place which assures that personnel with responsibility for management of the process have knowledge of the process safety information and how it is to be applied that is appropriate to their work function.
To check that the asset is operated to maximize the life cycle value to GASCO, taking account of direct and consequential cost for given Asset Integrity and Reliability, maintenance, inspection and regulatory requirements.
To check that safe working practices e.g. Permit to Work (PTW) are in place. Activity Risk Assessments are carried out and the results communicated to personnel prior work starting.
To ensure that Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) is carried out on adoption or change of processes and chemicals; the results are communicated to those affected.

MAIN CHALLENGES
To ensure and verify that Operational Integrity is achieved across all Gasco Divisions.
To provide Operational Integrity advice and expertise as required.

Online apply at https://www.gasco.ae/gasco/english/Careers/view_apply_job.asp?id=36

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